Car Suzuki Splash conquered Europe. Frankly, even the manufacturers did not expect this from a small model. A viable small car has become popular among Japanese buyers. Taking advantage of the popularity of the miniature hatchback, the corporation decided not to waste time and update the Suzuki Splash car.
Splash 2012 and design changes
New Suzuki Splash 2012 underwent significant changes in the design and exterior of the body. The hatchback acquired a new bumper, an updated form radiator grille and side elongated fog lights. The rear of the car has changed insignificantly. She acquired a decorative grille on the bumper and a modified graphics rear taillights . The hatchback "Suzuki Splash" is essentially a compact city car, created as a result of the joint work of the Japanese company and the Opel corporation, which already had experience in producing a similar model called the Agila.
Specifications
The Suzuki Splash model can be equipped with a three-cylinder single-liter or four-cylinder engine with a volume of 1.2 liters. It is possible to enumerate the advantages of a new family car for a long time, but if you focus on the main ones, the following should be noted: bright design, modern style, compact dimensions, high comfort, ease of control, safety, economy and, of course, Japanese quality. All these advantages and affordable cost are embodied in the compact stylish city car Suzuki Splash. The acquisition of a youth model will not significantly affect the budget of a middle-class person. "Splash" - this is how Splash is translated from English. The name given to the "small car" is consistent with the temperament of the car, which is able to surprise not only with a memorable appearance, but also with its not childishly serious character. The car showed excellent performance on the road - it is a maneuverable and obedient model.
Power plants
The car "Suzuki Splash" is equipped with engines of its own design. Manufacturers managed to balance fuel efficiency and power in small-sized units. As a result, the developers achieved compliance with Euro-4 standards. The one-liter Splash engine consumes 5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers and the 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine will spend a little more than 5.9 liters.
Transmission
The engines of the new Suzuki Splash are paired with a five - speed manual gearbox and a four-speed automatic transmission. The subcompact has another feature - it’s suspension shock absorbers. The specific setting of this mechanism provides softness and smoothness of the machine, creates a feeling of sliding on a flat and smooth surface. The developers of "Suzuki Splash" when creating a model for 2012-2013 had a difficult task. They had to get a youth model with an outstanding appearance, but at the same time the car should be easy to drive in a modern metropolis. These ideas were perfectly embodied in the Suzuki Splash. The feedback of many motorists who have become the owners of the said small car suggests that the developers successfully coped with the task.
New Features
The car "Suzuki Splash", the size of which allows you to park in the conditions of closest parking, is surprisingly compact. The length of the model is 3.7 m, height - 1.59 m. The passenger compartment will be comfortable for a person of any height. One and a half meter height and unusual design did not worsen the aerodynamic characteristics of the model. Mini-MPV at 0.32 resistance coefficients has stable dynamics. This affects the efficiency of the machine. High landing of the driver allows him to have good visibility.
The compact external dimensions reflected a little on the interior space and comfort, which, however, still remained at the proper level, and not least thanks to the transformed interior. A foldable rear seat provides increased boot space. There is enough free space to be able to easily place the stroller inside the Suzuki Splash. The reviews of the owners also indicate that the available compartments in the luggage compartment are convenient for accommodating various trifles, which are so necessary on the road.
Cost new items
The predecessor Suzuki Splash in Russia was delivered in one configuration, with a 86-liter four-liter engine. from. and a volume of 1.2 liters, in combination with a four-speed automatic transmission. Car "Suzuki Splash", technical specifications which was arranged by Russians in all respects, was sold for 555 thousand rubles. In July 2012, the sale of a modified model began at a reduced price (the cost became less by 40,000 rubles). The situation when the restyled version is cheaper than the previous model is very non-standard, and nevertheless this happens.
In 2012, on the Russian market, a modified Suzuki Splash car in a configuration with a five-speed manual transmission was offered for 515,000 rubles. With an automatic transmission, the model was available for 545,000 rubles. The small car Suzuki Splash, which has a striking design, good maneuverability and excellent handling, as well as high technical characteristics and economy, is an ideal car for traveling on narrow streets. The updated Suzuki Splash urban compact van is the best solution for young people who are demanding and active in life, preferring maneuverable and at the same time
economical cars.